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    Final days to see Fran Heath’s Retrospectrum exhibition at Quay Arts

    Fringe audience © Julian Winslow

    Nine Ventnor Fringe shows worth grabbing tickets for this July

    Cyanotype prints of cats

    New Ventnor exhibition traces centuries of our fascination with cats

    SLO County Stumblers performing on stage

    Medina Bookshop to host American old-time music night with the SLO County Stumblers

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    Vintage Parisian Book Bus set for Ventnor Fringe Square return

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    Below you’ll find the latest features highlighting the upcoming events here on the Isle of Wight.

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    Fran Heath paintings at Quay Arts cropped

    Final days to see Fran Heath’s Retrospectrum exhibition at Quay Arts

    Fringe audience © Julian Winslow

    Nine Ventnor Fringe shows worth grabbing tickets for this July

    aerial view of Newclose cricket ground

    Monty Panesar to captain Celebrity XI at Newclose in September for charity cricket match

    men working on electronics repairs at the repair cafe

    Have your broken bike or garden furniture mended at Repair Cafe this Saturday

    Cyanotype prints of cats

    New Ventnor exhibition traces centuries of our fascination with cats

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    If you want to find out more about sustainability and the issues that affect our environment, you’re in the right place.

    Whether it’s details of changes you can make at home, or at your business or work, we lay out the facts and let you share your opinion.

    Below are articles relating to sustainability and green issues on the Isle of Wight.

    Joseph Thurbin on foraging walk

    Biosphere Festival closes with sold-out walks, 275 species counted, and a spot among the UK’s best nature festivals

    men working on electronics repairs at the repair cafe

    Have your broken bike or garden furniture mended at Repair Cafe this Saturday

    Island Roads contractor on a quad bike spraying glyphosate - Madeira Road, Ventnor

    Isle of Wight Greenpeace petition calls on Council to phase out glyphosate use

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    Sign up for the Lifeboat Lotto and support our independent lifeboat crews

    volunteers on isle of wight nature reserve

    Volunteers needed as Wildlife Trust launches summer conservation drive on the Island

    John Caulcutt and Sami Robertson

    Island swimmer to tackle 71-mile Isle of Wight circuit for Parkinson’s charity

    Vernon Square Summer Party 2026

    Live music, raffles and Pimm’s mark Vernon Square’s summer celebration

    Sports day at Ryde School With Upper Chine

    Fancy dress fun run to launch Wight Games Festival this July: Sign up today

  • News
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    Joseph Thurbin on foraging walk

    Biosphere Festival closes with sold-out walks, 275 species counted, and a spot among the UK’s best nature festivals

    Fran Heath paintings at Quay Arts cropped

    Final days to see Fran Heath’s Retrospectrum exhibition at Quay Arts

    Ventnor Bus Depot

    Ventnor Coach Station could be demolished under new redevelopment plans

    Badger in the woodland

    Rural crime rises across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, with wildlife offences more than doubling

    Ed Blake and Rose Freeman

    Conservative leader accuses Reform Committee Chair of being unable to answer question alone

    The Bay CE School pupils at Breakfast Club

    Free breakfast clubs expand to more Island primary schools this September

    Bouquet of flowers on a dark background with photo of Lucas Strutt on top

    Family pay tribute to Cowes man who died in house fire

    family paddling in the sea at Colwell Bay

    Freshwater Parish Council votes no confidence in Southern Water (updated)

    Fringe audience © Julian Winslow

    Nine Ventnor Fringe shows worth grabbing tickets for this July

    aerial view of Newclose cricket ground

    Monty Panesar to captain Celebrity XI at Newclose in September for charity cricket match

    men working on electronics repairs at the repair cafe

    Have your broken bike or garden furniture mended at Repair Cafe this Saturday

    Cyanotype prints of cats

    New Ventnor exhibition traces centuries of our fascination with cats

    Island Roads contractor on a quad bike spraying glyphosate - Madeira Road, Ventnor

    Isle of Wight Greenpeace petition calls on Council to phase out glyphosate use

    volunteers on isle of wight nature reserve

    Volunteers needed as Wildlife Trust launches summer conservation drive on the Island

    extinction rebellion banner at climate crisis march

    Lib Dem councillor calls on Isle of Wight Council to reconfirm climate emergency (updated)

    map of military maneouvres by RAF Coningsby Spotters Group 2

    Up to eight military aircraft take part in five-day air exercise near the Island

  • Travel
    Travel

    Our Travel section is the place to check for fast and accurate travel updates from all the ferry companies, bus, train and hovercraft operator.

    In this section, we’ll also let you know about road closures and diversions.

    Below are articles relating to Isle of Wight travel.

    map of military maneouvres by RAF Coningsby Spotters Group 2

    Up to eight military aircraft take part in five-day air exercise near the Island

    20mph zone road sign

    Speeding drivers show a lack of respect for their community, says councillor

    Singer Motor cars from three eras in a car park -

    Classic Singer convoy on the Isle of Wight for National Car Weekend

    Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

    Letter: Why can’t the Isle of Wight build tunnels like Shetland?

    A close-up of the Project Pictogram sticker branding

    Isle of Wight businesses urged to back road safety campaign

    Jack sitting on the beach pointing to some old steel rails

    Wight Wanderer YouTuber searches for clues to Atherfield’s forgotten coastal tramway

    Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

    Transport leaders meet to discuss Island’s connectivity and resilience

    richard quigley and the minister in meeting with ferry companies

    Minister visits Isle of Wight to hear ferry firms’ emissions scheme concerns

    traffic information sign at side of road

    Fairlee Road one-way system returns for Isle of Wight Festival week

    gurnard parish council meeting

    Gurnard parking problems described as ‘biggest issue’ facing residents

    one-network road closures map

    Checking before you travel could save you time and frustration: Isle of Wight roadworks map

    teenagers on a bus

    Isle of Wight families set to save thousands under Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme

    Towngate Bridge, Newport

    Weight restrictions lifted on seven Isle of Wight bridges

    Quay wall at the ferry terminal

    Red Funnel submits plans to repair failing quay wall near ferry terminal

    General highway maintenance signage

    Fairlee Road night works to improve two sections of Newport road next month

    Steve Cooper at community meeting

    Ventnor Town Council renews community bus contract and freshens up public conveniences

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The Isle of Wight has a wealth of musical talent which we believe deserves to be celebrated.

Find out about up-and-coming bands and musicians, whether they be popular or classical, as well as those already established.

Read about upcoming gigs and concerts and make sure you don’t miss out.

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27, October 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight’s Kat Fight release sun-kissed psychedelic surf pop video

Isle of Wight psychedelic folk pop band, Kat Fight, release their latest single on Prison Records tomorrow (Wednesday). Here's a sneaky peek at the music video
harp on wight promo - harp on the beach with quote from Beethoven
21, October 2020·1 min read

Don’t miss the Harp on Wight International festival online this weekend

In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, this year the Harp on Wight International Festival will be offering free online concerts and workshops with leading harpists. Details within
the band AS WE LEAVE standing up against a wall
20, October 2020·2 min read

New single and EP on the way from Isle of Wight band, As We Leave

As We Leave's music is "is awash with rural Island heritage and wide-angled frames of rose-tinted nostalgia". Check out their latest single ahead of the EP launch
swan levitt playing for socially distanced gig at Strings
19, October 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight live music and theatre organisations receive lifeline funding

This critical funding will ensure arts organisations can continue to bring joy to the local community, and will help them build a sustainable future.
Panda Swim band members
11, October 2020·1 min read

Panda Swim take us back to 1990’s grunge with debut single, School of Fools: Watch

This is the first release through new Isle of Wight record label, Wight Vinyl, ahead of other releases throughout the next year. Watch the music video now
a higher sound equipment at festival
7, October 2020·2 min read

Letter: Ben’s spent 20 years building up his live events business. Read his heart-felt plea to Bob Seely to help the sector

Ben Wilbee has spent the last 20 years training and learning skills, investing in a career that really makes peoples' lives better, only to be told by the Chancellor that his business is not considered 'viable' . He asks Bob Seely MP for help
Solent Records Story Cover
7, October 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight musicians invited to share their recording memories for the Solent Records story

Now-retired Solent records founder, John Waterman, is inviting artists who have any memories of their recording experience to contribute to the story
The Crew standing outside pub with their instruments
14, September 2020·2 min read

Celebrate ‘Talk like a pirate day’ with Quay Arts Folk Club

This month's Folk Club features The Crew led by Cap’n Paul Sturgess, as well as Paul Armfield. Tuning in is a great way to support Quay Arts during this difficult time
platform one guitar close up
3, September 2020·1 min read

Masters success for students at the Isle of Wight’s Platform One College of Music

This is the only Masters programme to run on the Isle of Wight and has once again seen success for Platform One music students
Spirit of the Place - Scene 1 Vicky and Will in S. Fowler & Co by Rachel Shore
28, August 2020·3 min read

Spirit of the Place: From this weekend pop on your headphones, submerge yourself in this snackable audio play as you walk down Union Street, Ryde

Listen at home, or while you’re in Ryde, as the short play unfolds along the length of Union Street. It’s full of great visuals, theatre, memories from Ryde residents and a soundtrack by Plastic Mermaids
PLATFORM ONE students playing instruments
28, August 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight music college Platform One’s degree students continue to excel

Despite lockdown, third year students excelled and produced extremely impressive results. In total seven students achieved a First-Class Honors degree.
paul armfield times three and a bee and a butterfly
27, August 2020·1 min read

Watch: Paul Armfield’s latest single ‘A long overdue love song to my wife’

'You' is a beauty of a song, the latest single from Paul Armfield's seventh album. The music video, filmed during lockdown with the help of his daughter Alice, was created by Berlin photographer, Laura Braun
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